Artist Talk: Tyler Macko
Artist Talk: Tyler Macko FRIDAY, MAY 5 at 6:30 pm The Contemporary Dayton is pleased to present A voice from I don’t know where, new paintings by nationally acclaimed Dayton-based artist Tyler Macko, which address the idea of a crumbling Americana at the nexus of domesticity, consumption, comfort, memory and loss. Culling from the history of American decorative arts, Macko creates ...
CONVERSATIONS: Debbie Blunden-Diggs & DCDC
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs is a formidable artist and accomplished choreographer, creating works for the company that have become part of its artistic blueprint. Her impact has permeated contemporary dance and her leadership includes the largest repertoire of works by nationally renowned African American choreographers in the world. Debbie will be be accompanied by fellow ...
Artist Talk: Kevin Jerome Everson: films
THE JACK W. AND SALLY D. EICHELBERGER FOUNDATION VIDEO GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton is honored to present a selection of films by Mansfield, Ohio born, and internationally acclaimed artist Kevin Jerome Everson. Directing his lens at the lives of Black Americans, he creates poetic narratives of family, work, struggle and celebration. The film scholar and companion of the artist, Greg de Cuir, ...
Free Public Event: Under the Sun: An Improvisational Arts Experience
Under the Sun: An Improvisational Arts Experience This event, slated Sunday, June 25 from 5-8 p.m., is a gathering of local artists of all genres (including musicians, dancers, poets, singers, visual artists) coming together to make live performance art in the Dayton Arcade's Rotunda, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton. “Under the Sun” is supported in part by a Dayton Region ...
Free Public Event: The Contemporary Opening Night
The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) presents two new exhibitions that explore the female form. These exhibitions will be on view from July 14 – October 1, 2023, in The Co’s galleries. The exhibitions are free and open to all Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and during Summer First Fridays with Scripted ...
Halfway to Holly Days at the Dayton Arcade
Come celebrate the holidays in July with the Dayton Arcade! Halfway to Holly Days at the Dayton Arcade will take place on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm each day. This summer’s two-day free public event in the Arcade’s Rotunda and Tank event spaces will feature shopping from small business vendors, food trucks and ...